Administrative Intern Non-Career; Construction Management

This is an at-will position

HOURLY PAY: $26.79

The Port of Long Beach is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.

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MARINE — Mentorship & Real-World Internship for New Engineers

MARINE provides civil engineering students with practical experience supporting the Port’s engineering work. Under the guidance of engineering professionals, interns assist with technical documents, data collection and analysis, calculations, estimates, and field observations. Through mentorship and supervised assignments, interns apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects and develop the technical and professional skills needed for an engineering career.

Why we want to hear from YOU...

The Port of Long Beach is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment--one where every teammate feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize the strength that comes from a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and we aim to create a workplace culture that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and shared success. Our commitment to LIFE/WORK BLEND - where LIFE leads - reflects our belief that personal well-being fuels professional excellence.

Every day, Port teammates bring a spirit of curiosity, teamwork, and service excellence that sets us apart as a global industry leader. Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity, and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE!

We are excited to share that the Construction Management Division is seeking an Administrative Intern (Non-Career).

The Port is committed to ensuring our interns have a wonderful experience, giving them the foundation and skills to be successful beyond this internship.

The Engineering Bureau consists of two distinct and interrelated groups:
Design/Maintenance & Program Delivery. These two groups consist of 6 distinct divisions:
Construction Management, Design, Maintenance, Program Management, Survey and Project Controls. The Construction Management Division is responsible for managing construction and professional services contracts awarded by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, and managing the Port's Labor Compliance Program.

This is an unclassified (Non-Civil Service) position. Non-career positions typically average 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours a week, for a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two years.

Under general supervision, the Construction Management Intern performs routine engineering work.

• Collect, compile, and analyze statistical and technical data to support Construction Management activities.
• Assist the project team in monitoring construction quality, costs, and schedules, including developing, reviewing, and updating project schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure improvements using engineering plans.
• Review, process, and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and other construction contract documentation.
• Review contractors’…